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Description of common locks for Vault doors

  • Writer: Lastingsafe
    Lastingsafe
  • Dec 7, 2018
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 11


The common locks used by the Vault door are time locks, mechanical code locks, key locks, biometrics, and other locks. The characteristics of each lock are different, and the locks are matched to ensure the safety of the vault door.


Black combination lock against a white background, with visible numbers and markings. The lock is angled, showing its mechanical details.

Mechanical code lock Features: no need to key, adjust the password to open the lock


Digital keypad lock with metallic casing, featuring numbers and letters on its buttons. White background.

Electronic locks Features: Enter the password to open the lock


Silver rectangular lock with "Made in Sweden" text, two unique keys, and a black round cover on a white background.

Silver metal components on a gold metallic block with holes, aligned in a vertical position, no visible text, simple white background.

Key lock Features: Open the lock with the key (2 key locks need to insert 2 keys at the same time to open the lock)


Silver Sargent & Greenleaf time lock device with dials, set on a reflective surface. Includes a time-lock winding chart beneath, displaying text.

Time lock Features: Installed on the back of the vault door, no one can open the vault door at night or during the holiday


Various digital biometric and keypad access control devices, displayed on a white background. Some screens show fingerprints and icons.

Biometric device Features: high-tech equipment such as face recognition, fingerprint recognition, palmprint recognition, finger vein recognition, etc. to open the lock

The number of locks is determined by the number of people who open the door at the same time. Common lock combinations are: 1 person opens the vault door: 1 electronic code lock (suitable for home use) 2 people open the bank vault: 1 mechanical code lock 1 key lock (suitable for banks, museums, companies, etc.)

Adding 1 spare lock prevents the following: 1. The unlocker is on leave, on a business trip. 2, the lock is faulty

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